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**Rain Man** · 09-11-2013, 03:17 PM

I'm not talking about salary or vacation benefits. I'm talking about stuff that's not obvious to an outsider and will never be mentioned as a benefit, but nonetheless it's kind of cool and brings you a little enjoyment in your workday.

For me, a secret cool thing is that I get to go behind the scenes at tons of jobs. I've gotten to tour the back operations at everything from jails to caulk factories to college presidents' offices, and I get to hear about their industries and challenges and how they view the world. I really like doing this.

Another secret cool thing is that when we do focus groups we often get to take home pizza and brownies.

The third cool thing is that I get to know all sorts of great internet places for data. I'm always hunting around and finding odd data sets. Granted, not everyone may think that's cool, but I do.

What about y'all?

InChiefsHeaven · 09-11-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

I work four 10's, wear whatever I want to work, can listen to whatever I want while at work and my boss is 2000 miles away.

I had 4 10's until about a month ago...for 5 years I had that. Then the powers that be thought I should be present for at least a half a day on Fridays. It sucks, but it's still better than 5 days a week.

I'm also the only guy who does what I do. I'm a System Admin. I'm privy to more information than anyone in the office. I try not to be drunk with power...

**ChiTown** · 09-11-2013, 04:02 PM

1. I wear jeans, a golf shirt and Keens half the year, and jeans, button down and boots the other half.

2. I make my own travel schedule and I'm gone about 2-3 days of every week.

3. I've owned my own business(s) for over 10 years

4. I started my most successful company out the basement of my house - and no, it's not porn or meth

5. I plan to retire in 3 yrs or less

SeeingRed · 09-11-2013, 04:02 PM

The most rewarding thing has to be helping people chase after their dreams.

lcarus · 09-11-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

I get all the free blank DVDs I want.

Can you get dual layered dvds?

vailpass · 09-11-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeingRed

The most rewarding thing has to be helping people chase after their dreams.

Very cool.

Jerok · 09-11-2013, 04:10 PM

I get paid 43 hours every week even if I only work 35.

No uniforms

Show up any time before 8:30, leave when you're done.

I get to be outside most of the day.

Time FLIES

Yes postal carrier.

**BigRedChief** · 09-11-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeingRed

The most rewarding thing has to be helping people chase after their dreams.

Now thats a really cool job!

Pepe Silvia · 09-11-2013, 04:11 PM

Drive in a car and tell people what to do all day.

**Bugeater** · 09-11-2013, 04:12 PM

I can find out a lot of personal information about our residents. For instance, I know that the Russian lady who just moved in has a conviction for prostitution on her record.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 09-11-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeingRed

The most rewarding thing has to be helping people chase after their dreams.

This. And it's incredibly cool. Watching defenses come down, and then hopes and dreams spilling forth from people who completely forgot they knew how is probably the coolest thing I've ever done. And I do it everyday. But not for the next week. It's my turn.

**Rain Man** · 09-11-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

I can find out a lot of personal information about our residents. For instance, I know that the Russian lady who just moved in has a conviction for prostitution on her record.

That's good information to have. Is this a Russian lady who could make a good living at prostitution, or one who would have no choice but to cater to only the worst kinds of perverts?

vailpass · 09-11-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

This. And it's incredibly cool. Watching defenses come down, and then hopes and dreams spilling forth from people who completely forgot they knew how is probably the coolest thing I've ever done. And I do it everyday. But not for the next week. It's my turn.

Go get em!

**The Franchise** · 09-11-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

I can find out a lot of personal information about our residents. For instance, I know that the Russian lady who just moved in has a conviction for prostitution on her record.

Is she hot?

Stewie · 09-11-2013, 04:18 PM

I work from home writing software. I left a decent job for a really lucrative job without the cube-farm/drive/assholes. Well, there are a few assholes when I have to deal with them. No getting away from that!

**Bugeater** · 09-11-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

That's good information to have. Is this a Russian lady who could make a good living at prostitution, or one who would have no choice but to cater to only the worst kinds of perverts?

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Is she hot?

She picked up her keys yesterday, but I have not seen her yet.

09-11-2013, 03:17 PM
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09-11-2013, 04:02 PM	#33
SeeingRed Veteran Join Date: May 2013 Casino cash: $10011193	The most rewarding thing has to be helping people chase after their dreams.
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09-11-2013, 04:10 PM	#36
Jerok Veteran Join Date: Sep 2013 Casino cash: $4914092	I get paid 43 hours every week even if I only work 35. No uniforms Show up any time before 8:30, leave when you're done. I get to be outside most of the day. Time FLIES Yes postal carrier.
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09-11-2013, 04:11 PM	#38
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Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $6232680	I can find out a lot of personal information about our residents. For instance, I know that the Russian lady who just moved in has a conviction for prostitution on her record.
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09-11-2013, 04:18 PM	#44
Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $1519901	I work from home writing software. I left a decent job for a really lucrative job without the cube-farm/drive/assholes. Well, there are a few assholes when I have to deal with them. No getting away from that!
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